MEET OUR TEAM
DR TL HOEK - BVSc (hons)
Dr Louis Hoek graduated from the University of Pretoria in 2004 and completed his honours degree in small animal medicine in 2006 whilst he was working in Florida, Johannesburg.
Subsequently Louis and his wife, Dr Barbara Hoek, worked in the UK for nearly 2 years in a mixed animal practice in Dorset.
In 2009 he returned and co-founded CapeCross Veterinary Services and later that year CapeCross veterinary Supplies.
He enjoys fertility work in dairy cattle as well as ultrasound in all species. The team relies heavily on his knowledge of small animal medicine and his ultrasonographic and radiographic skills.
The two Dr Hoek's recently became parents of a boy named Simon.
They stay in Jeffreys bay and have two dogs: Giselle and Boomer who was the proud winner of Hills' Pet slimmer of the year award 2010.
In his spare time Dr. Hoek likes the outdoors, cycling, rowing, spending time with his family and friends and advocating South Africa as the best country in the world...
DR BJ HOEK - BVSc
Dr Barbara Hoek graduated from the University of Pretoria in 2006 and, after a brief period with the SPCA, started working in Dorset, UK for nearly 2 years.
During this time she worked mainly with small animals, doing general veterinary work.
She is a valued member of the team that enjoys doing equine work and small animal medicine.
She is married to Dr Louis Hoek and live in Jeffreys bay with their first born son, Simon, and her two Labradors: Giselle and Boomer.
In her spare time she likes horse riding, spending time with her family, striking up a conversation in German and recently started playing the organ.
DR M LATEGAN - BVSc
Dr Magdalena Lategan graduated from the University of Pretoria in 2005.
During 2006 she worked as a state vet in the North West State Veterinary Laboratory as head of the Udderhealth Department.
She married Dr A Lategan the end of 2006.
After this she worked in Telford, England for almost two years in a small animal practice.
Magdalena enjoys surgery, working with exotic animals, pigeons and helping dairy farmers with udderhealth problems.
She and her husband stays in Jeffreys Bay and have two dogs: Chrystal and Unagi & two cats: Earl and Grey.
In her spare time she likes reading, hiking, gardening and spending time with friends & family and would like to live in a tree house in the Amazon...
DR A LATEGAN - BVSc
Dr Alf Lategan graduated from Onderstepoort, University of Pretoria in 2004.
He moved to Lydenburg where he worked in a multiple vet mixed practice for a year. After this he worked at the PDSA in Soweto, obtaining valuable experience in small animal surgery.
After marrying Magdalena he worked in Cannock, Staffordshire, England doing small animal work and mainly surgery for 2 years.
He co-founded CapeCross Veterinary Services in 2009 and CapeCross Veterinary Supplies later that year.
He enjoys small animal surgery, dairy herd health and sheep health & production.
He and his wife, Magdalena, stays in Jeffreys Bay with their two dogs and cats.
In his spare time he likes participating in various sporting activities, plays the guitar and knows a disturbing amount of trivia about Simon & Garfunkel.
DR BERNADINE RAYMOND - BVSc
Born and raised in Pretoria, I started studying at the University of Pretoria in 2004 and graduated in 2007 with a BSc in Veterinary Biology and subsequently in 2011 with a BVSc Veterinary Science.
I’ve always had an interest in large animals and jumped at the opportunity to be part of this dynamic team where I can gain experience in both large and small animals. I subsequently moved to Jeffrey’s Bay and am daily amazed by the beauty of this region. My veterinary interests include wildlife and conservation as well as community involvement. In my spare time I enjoy watching movies, reading fiction and being creative.
But this area is much too beautiful to spend the days inside and in the future I would like to take up mountain biking as a hobby. I know the question on everybody’s mind…yes, I am a Blue Bull supporter.
JO-ANNE RICHTER - EQUINE Sc
Jo-Anne qualified in Equine Sc in 2009 and has been working/training whilst advising owners on the in's & outs of horse care & riding for the past 6 years. She is a co-owner of Valley Stable Riding & Livery yard but works full time for CapeCross & is completing her studies in Animal behaviour.
She has a special interest in the rehabilitation of misunderstood creatures.
Jo-Anne has lived in Jeffreys Bay for the past 13 years.
She married a surfer boy and has numerous "misfit pets".
KATRIEN MüLLER
Katrien worked at Finsch Diamond Mine in Lime Acres as an Air Quality Analyst/Document Controller of the ENV-Section before moving to Jeffreys Bay.
She has one daughter, Daniëlle who lives in Pretoria and have two dogs – Angelo, a beautiful Swiss Shepherd and Pebbles, a special little creature adopted from the SPCA.
In her spare time she likes going to the gym, go for walks on the beach, reading and a little bit of gardening.
NATASHA CALITZ
Natasha is our receptionist at our Tsitsikamma branch. She lived in Pretoria for the past 30 years and moved down to Kareedouw in January 2011 with her husband and wo boys. She is a qualified baby and toddler teacher, and love working with kids, animals and the elderly. In her spare time she enjoys arts and crafts.
MITZIE VENTER
Mitzie is our Admin lady at the Tzitzikamma branch. She is a local from the area who matriculated at Paul Sauerin Kareedouw. After school, she studied for a Secretarial Diploma and has 15 years experience in an office environment. Mitzie previously worked at Taxidermy Africa in Humansdorp before joining the Cape Cross team in March 2011.
She has two beautiful sons, Devan (10) and Zach (1) and a cross breed Border Collie, Jack Russell called Snippie. In her spare time she enjoys reading and doing something creative, like scrap booking.
A trip to Israel is on her to-do list and also being a missionary in Africa… (one day)?
